Good morning, Terre Haute.

Leslie Mikolajczyk, the Tribune-Star audience development manager, was promoted to general manager and will continue her current duties—working closely with publisher Beverly Joyce to manage the newspaper.

Mark Bennett, the incoming director of Swope Art Museum, said art teaches lifelong lessons as he recalled a school field trip where Woodrow Wilson Middle School students, including Anthony Dinkel, learned about Grant Wood's 1941 painting Spring in Town from teacher Linda Hill—showing how early art exposure can shape understanding.

Last year, fifth-grader Charlee Steiner received a PTO grant to turn her Candy Land idea into Prairie Land at Hoosier Prairie Elementary—her brother Carson Steiner and school staff demonstrated the game on Wednesday while the outdoor launch is set to happen soon.

Terre Haute Fire Department Chief Darrick Scott thanked the city for providing a new fourth ambulance on Wednesday and noted that another city ambulance sped by station 9 with its siren on—showing the EMS fleet still needs more vehicles.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting fiscal year 2026 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program — offered to cities, towns and counties — which will take proposals until 5 p.m. Oct.

31. Updated guidelines were issued following the 2025 legislative session.

Five local agencies addressing mental health, substance abuse and homelessness received over $400,000 in grants on Oct 1 as the Wabash Valley Community Foundation distributed funds through its Creating a Better Tomorrow initiative—benefiting groups in Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties.

Indiana Middle School XC State Championships

Saturday, Oct 4th — LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course — Free entry — Compete in one of the premier cross country championships for middle school athletes in Indiana.

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

All day — Parke County Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Celebrate fall with Indiana’s largest festival featuring historic covered bridges, crafts, and delicious food.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. South Dakota Coyotes

1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — The Sycamores take on the Coyotes in a key Missouri Valley Football Conference clash.

Valparaiso Beacons vs. Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer

1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Support your local team — Cheer on the Sycamores in a fall MVC matchup.

Sycamores vs. Bison Football Game

1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost info not specified — Don't miss Indiana State taking on North Dakota in a big home conference matchup.

Halloween Book Giveaway

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly book giveaway event in Terre Haute.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer

1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rivalry game as ISU faces Illinois State in their second-to-last home match of the season.

Trick or Treat Celebration

5:30-7 p.m. — Sycamore Manor — Free hot dogs and candy — Enjoy a spook-tacular evening of costumes and community fun.

Halloween Emo Nite III with Stereobella

8:00-11:59 p.m. — Terre Haute Brewing Company — Entry details not provided — Celebrate Halloween with a spirited night of emo music at Terre Haute Brewing Company.